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Research shows social media use is not a large driver of polarization
1:30:36 - 1:37:49 (07:12)
Academic studies have found that social media use is not a major contributor to polarization. While there may be some increase in polarization in some countries, other countries are seeing a decrease or no significant change.
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The essayist reflects on the period of techno democratic optimism that began in the early 90s and ended with the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street, and how social media has affected activism and the democratic dream.
1:30:36 - 1:32:05 (01:28)
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The essayist reflects on the period of techno democratic optimism that began in the early 90s and ended with the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street, and how social media has affected activism and the democratic dream.
ChapterResearch shows social media use is not a large driver of polarization
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
There is research showing that social media is not a large driver of polarization, and polarization levels vary by country.
1:32:05 - 1:35:31 (03:26)
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There is research showing that social media is not a large driver of polarization, and polarization levels vary by country. The guest argues that we should ground our conversations on the actual research findings.
ChapterResearch shows social media use is not a large driver of polarization
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite claims of decreased polarization on social media, various studies point to an increase in polarisation from 2000, after the internet became influential.
1:35:31 - 1:37:49 (02:17)
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Despite claims of decreased polarization on social media, various studies point to an increase in polarisation from 2000, after the internet became influential. However, claims by some, pointing to a single study, fail to provide an accurate representation of the larger body of evidence.